Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Location
Elmhurst, IL | United States
Job description
Duration: 3 Months
Pay Rate: $2096/Week on w2
Experience in a healthcare setting; knowledge of community agencies and resources
- Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.
- Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.
- Operating imaging equipment, such as PET and SPECT scans.
- Processing images on the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer.
- Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.
- Keeping detailed records of the amount and type of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.
- Producing computer-generated or film images for interpretation by the physicians.
- Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.
- Maintaining and examining medical machines and imaging equipment.
- Maintaining current knowledge of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field.
Qualifications:
- A valid license as a nuclear medicine technologist issued by the NYSDOH required.
- BLS
Responsibilities : Required Working as per post
Experience Required: 1+ Year experience.
Shift: Morning
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Salary
$2,096 per week
